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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

However censurable the executive council
Of the state may be for applying the Metro
politan police law to this city, and the
EAGLE does not retract one word of con-
domination It has uttered In regard to that
matter. 1t does not lie in the mouth of any
Democrat to SO much as criticise that action,
as the Democratic council OF Wichita afford
ed the state officials the only pretext they
had or could have for appointing the police
com mission, by repeating the city ordinan-
ces In relation to joints and under which a
Republican mayor was proceeding In clos
ing them. With all their bluster and beat
ing Of tom toms the Democrats cannot
conceal the fact that they are responsible
for the iniquity being fastened upon US.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

bunker mossbacks as despaired Of America
when JEFF DAVIS resigned bis
seat in the United States senste
ANY opposition to the spirit Of that resolu-
ton by a party means party agains,
Flaw and order,"a party against 1.-THE
largest liberty of thought and speech. and
. party which II it dared would spit upon
the constitution. We can read the opposi-
ton to such a resolution In no other way,
and the party who opposes either the spiri,
or letter of that resolution is unfit to con-
troll the affairs Of great county like Sedg
wick. In short, the men who would teach
the people that such sentiments were any
thing but the noblest and grandest can be
nothing short Of dangerous men to any
party or to any community.
The EAGLE has had but little to say
touching these glazing inconsistencies Of
the Democrats, not word against their
VIGOROUSLY feeble ticket, has not even
criticised their very questionable platform
and its reasonable spirit wherein 1t covertIy,
II not openly, arrays Itself against the en-
forcement of law in unmistsksble utter
ances. The editor Of the EAGLE has been
too busy with material sffairs to more than
give the Republican ticket most hearty
endorsement-for 1t Is a ticket Of which
every Republican In the county may well feel
proud. But of this attempt Of the Demo
cratic party. and Of its papers and leaders,
to make of a patriotic utterance, treason !;
to make Of virtue, crime; we, with
thousands Of other Republicans, are be-
coming thoroughly disguised. Having
nothing to say in favor of their own ticket
and daring to say nothing against the men
who compose the Republican ticket, they
would scandalize all honesty and conect
conviction by denouncing and holding up
to ridicule as lofty, as true and as pure
sentiments SIS were ever uttered by politi
cal body anywhere at any time. The re-
buke which will come next month will be
no less emphatic than surprising 1t will
come from every loyal hearted, true blue
in Sedgwick county, come as
lightly and thicklY as the white falling
flakes Of the winters first snow, but come
In such a way as will lead the men who |
have been taking the Republicans Of Sedg |
wick county to be void of principle to con-
clude that a herd Of elephants must have
passed this Wav.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18
A FITTING ENDORSEMENT.

10 tbs Editor OF the kAa.s-
You have lately shown yourself. IL
handling public questions. above the
ordinary plane OF partisan politics. and
have demonstrated that on occasions you
can rise to the geruine independence Of Al
American citizen. Recognizing this fac,
desire. as political opponent. through
your columns, to call the attention OF
thinking Democrats to the qualifications
requisite Tor good district Judge. Thu
In local sense Is certainly the most i'm
por!sns Office In the gifs Of the people Al
James Madison long ago pointed ont the
Judiciary. Of ell tho dspsrsnenis Of our
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

1t is q we'll demonstrated fact that very
few Of the people who visit this city and
valley express dissatisfaction. They have
probably read glowing descriptions Of our
resources and advantages, but on seeing for
themselves they generally declare, 1T Is
better than expected"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

We call attention to communication In
Another column signed Democrat" who
speaks bis mind freely, and In a very can
did manner mentions some facts connected
with the important matter of electing a
district judge. What he says Of Mr.. Reid,
the Republican candidate for that position,
will be admitted as true by every citizen
Of the district who Is not blinded by preju
dice. Being eminently qualified Tor the
position as to legal attainments and superior
moral worth. and being at the very acme
Of vigorous manhood, there is no reason
why he should not be elected by hand
some majority, as he will be.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

There are sixty eight indian tribes in this
country without a christian missionary.
Here is chance for the young men whom
the American beard rejects. The work Ia
nearer home and Of more importance to
the Christians Of America.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

Susan B. Anthony Is describing grace
full circle In her swing around In Kansas.
She has spoken at Emporia, Newton and
Manhattan and has a number of other
points on her list to visit before her return
to BOstiny
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

The New York sun Is Q much better
literary than political newspaper. Its ad
vocscy Of the cause Of the mugwumps
seemed to help 1t along not bit, but when
1t fell upon the Cleveland. cyclopedls Incl.
dent at Indianapolis 1t merged into It's ma
tive element and seems to be playing very
successful enpsppment
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

The foreign imports at the port Of New
Yoik for September were the largest ever
known In a single month with but twoe1-
ceptions The total amount In value was
$4S Ell 67s In September 1879 and Sep
TENDER 1880 this total was exceeded by
several millions. The imports Of specie
and bullion were $12 9S4 co..
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

The most significant feature of the bank
ere convention at Pittburg was Its express
len in favor Of suspension OF silver COIN
age until its status has been more definitely
determined by international agreement
This would seem TO indicate that the bank
ers do not endorse the Knox plan for re.
funding the national debt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

Under orders from the commissioner OF
agriculture, an expert is visiting the vine
yards Of southern California for the pur.
pose Of investigating disease which seems
likely to do serious injury to the vidcultur-
al interests.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

The issuing Of bis annual Thanksgiving
proclamation will probably be the presi-
dents first official act on returning to
Washington. The document will no doubt
be full Of fulsomness and will be looked
for with more than ordinary curiosity.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

Confidence Is fundamental evidence OF
p prosperity. Confidence In the resources Of
bis city and country; confidence In the In
te gritty and enterprise Of cur business men;
confidence In the steady and uninterrupted
growth and development for years &c come.
All this has Wichita Hence our uuquslI-
fed prediction for the largest measure Of
success p ssible-lsrger than Is dreamed Of
by the most sanpuine.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18
successful engagement.

From the elaborate preparations made
for the reception Of Mrs. Cleveland and
her husband In Atlanta, the inference is
deducible that she is decidedly the mos,
popular half Of the administration In that
quarter Their own Henry Grady Is as
big as Grover in the average Georgian's
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

At the next session II congress An effort
will be made to amend the national banking
Ia US In order to extend the securities now
req uirtd for circuls'ion. The plan involves
the making Of silver dolls,s basis Of bank
circul alton ard will necessarily tend to the
appreciation Of silver. The scheme ia sure
to meet with opposition. particularly BY
the friends Of gold standard
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

To gain an idea of the appreciation which
our citizens have of their adopted home, 1t
Is only ut cessary to listen to their exclama-
lions of satisfaction and delight on return
Ing from an eastern visit
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

Incredible as 1t may reem there are ind!-
cations of a growing sentiment among the
Mormons Of Utah that polygamy ought to
be abrogsted This is rather confirmed by
the following abstract from the report Of
the minority Of the Utah commission to
congress:
Many Of the Gentiles in Utah claim that
the anil polygamy movement Is all sham,
but we do not think So After q careful.
impartial Investigation and consideration
our conclusion Is that whatever may be
their motives, and whether they are
Influenced by choice or necessity. the gen
erslity of homogeneous Mormons (who are
more than three fourths OF the Mormon
population) have deliberately and wisely
resolved that their highest earth
ly interests, the prosperity and
happiness OF themselves and their
postertty, and the avoidance Of the odium
which attaches 10 them throughout the
civilized world demand that polygsmy shall
be abolished Mormons have been led tn
believe th,t II the practice II polygamy
shall actually and In good faith be abolish
ed, congress will no further pursue then
with hostile legislation, and thsr their re
lgious faith will not be the subjec, OF legal
snimsdversion or discrimination. II the
premises are granted. that IL the bona fde
sbrogsiion OF polygamy. their conclusion
is impregnsble upon well settled principles
and merchants
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

Republicans, don't be caught mapping in
this so called "off year." Talk and work
for the whole Republican ticket right along
from now until after the election.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18
THE WICHITA AIR LINE,

The following pleasing information 1
just received from Fort Smith. Arkansas
THE grade on the Valley extension
Wichita Air Line" of the Missouri Pa
cifc has just been completed, and trainl
are arriving at both ends of the route
Track laying will progress at the rate Of
over two miles per day, at which rate COR,
will be running through by January next
Commissioners were appointed today to
condemn the right Of way along the route
of the Missouri Pacific, portion Of which
is already completed. The approaches to
the great steel bridge across the Arkansas
river at this place are nearly finished, and
1t Is understood that the contract has al
ready been let for the entire work, 30 be
completed In four months. This will unite
the different branches Of the Gould system
at this city, and, in connection with the
Valley extension, will furnish route
along water grade to the heart Of Central
Kansas. Immense areas Of coal lands have
been purchased by the Gould and other in
.erests 10 this vicinity. the banks thereon
being already open, and by the close Of the
year over 100 GERS will be shipped daily"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

The Atchison Champion announces that
John N. Reynolds, Of that place, has been
found guilty Of violating the United States
postal law with intent to defraud, on three
different counts, and sentenced to states
prison for eighteen months and to pay 9
fine Of $500. The Champion makes the an
nouncement with degree of relief. Rey
nolds has long been the bane Of the Cham
pion's life.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

In the course Of his speech at Atlantis,
Ga last week Mr.. Randall had occasion TO
remark that "whst benefits the South ben
efits the North, and we cheerfully welcome
the South's prosperity. The country Ia
like the human body, and the man Is hap
piest and strongest and healthiest when
each member is properly performing its
functions; so when all sections enjoy pros.
perity and contentment then our govern.
ment Is meeting its highest duty and posi-
bilities and advancing to that high station
which 1t is surely destined to occupy, of
first among the nations Of the earth" Un-
der the inspiration Of the new revelation
consequent upon the altered relations of
the south In the matter of manufacturing
industries the people Of that section are
rapidly allIgning themselves with the true
Idea Of progress that has brought such
great wealth to the country and elevated
the labor Of the country above the level OF
the slave Of that section prior to 81 and
above the surf of the eastern continent
today. 1t is indeed gratifying to see evil
dences such as these on the part of the
South Of disposition to perform It's func-
lions as part of the government and to re-
build what 1t had endeavored to destroy.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-18

There seems to be . strong probability
that Roscoe Conkling viii enter actively
into the New York campaign. His strong
friendship for General Grant would render
it easy for him to enter the fight for Col.
Fred. and then, having carried the state,
as no doubt will be the case, he would be
In position to WELD powerful influence in
the presidential nomination of next year.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-19
THE PRETTIeST BABY.
Little Margaret Fullerton Takes the
Prize at Waahtugtou.

Little Margaret Fullerton Takes the
Prize at Warrington.
Almost everybody in Springfield knows
genial Frank Fullerton and all were truly
sorry when he removed from this city TO
Washington C.. II. His friends will be
glad to read the subjoined extract from the
Washington Herald. At the 6. A. r. and
". X. c. fair held there on Thursday night
baby show was one Of the attractions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fullerton's friends will con-
gratu,ate them on the following:
There were nine as pretty babies as The
state of Ohio can produce entered At the
baby show yesterday. to compete for the
two prizes to be- awarded to the prettiest
and fattest baby, and the contest for the
honors were quite spirited. The babies
contestiDg for the ''pretties" prize tried to
look their prettiest. and the babies entered
tor the ''fattest" prize endeavored to look
their fattast. Little Miss Margaret Full
lerton. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fullerton's
baby daughter. oa-ried off the silver p'a'e
as the rre,tiest baby. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas W. Marchant's little son. Harris.
was the successful competitor for the silver
cup as the fattest baby.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-19
CURIOUS CHIROCRAPHY,
Sir Charles Young Illustrates Some of
the Signatures Forged by Jim,
the Pei man.
The Author of the Great Pay Talks In
,sr~ssingiy About the Creations OF
His Fancy-Excrilent P.rfo' nance
Of Me.tsyer's Tobo:gantnG.

The following. clipped from the columns
of the Louisville Cowicr-Journdi. is of
interest, in view Of the engagement of Mr..
Palmer's company at the Grand opera house
on Tuesday evening next:
Sir Charles Young, who recently died in
England, paid two visits 10 America-the
first with Lord and Lady Dufferin. when he
was unknown to fame and again after his
successful play had voiced his name well
nigh round the Engli,i-speaking world.
One day he was chatting with four OF five
friends In the Office Of the Madison Square
thea.er, when the conversation, which had
touched upon business. social. and even
sentimental topics, finally led up TO Jim,
the Penman," and the much-discussed ques-
ton of the probability of the plot of the
play. Sir Charles cited several parallel cases,
any one of which would have afforded
proof of the adage that Truth is stranger
than felton,
AT all events" said the baronet. as a
dreamy look came into his eyes. whatever
you may say of the story. the characters in
the play. especially Jim, Nina, Louis. Lord
Drelincourt and the Baron, are all real TO
me. Why, have hundred timas thought
out the forged letters and the drafts ami
cheques by which the Penman won his wife
and wealth. until even the forged sigma
lures have resolved themselves from fancy
into fact. and are photographed upon my
mind As distinctly as those of my kindred
and various acQuaintanceS. l have Serb
bled them often, when writing The play and
since This for instance is the way Jim
wrote Louis Percivars name in NiHa's hand
upon the envelope which bore her letter Ia
him saying she had made mistake in ell
gagng herself and asked to be released.
and he wheeled his chair to the desk anG
dashed off in the style which cultured En-
glishwomen SO much affect the name
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-19
DYING UNDER THE LASH.
A Time When Fl"Eging Was n Commo
Punishment for Unruiy Sailors.

A Time When FIog.ing wns = Commoa
Punishment for Unruiy Sailors.
F1ogging through the fleet was COM
mon in $500 and before. and even since.
This was part of sentence passed by a
court martial. The launch or long boat
of ship to which the offender belonged
was pulled alongside of each ship in the
fle,t and the prisoner received a dozen
IL shes from one of her boatswainS' mates
in the presence of her officers and crew.
Notwithstanding the presence Of sur
geon to report the ability of n prisoner to
endure punishment, many have died un-
known to kill man. whereas others
have endured six dozen and lived. Old
offenders who have been frequently un-
der the lash, and who have had nerve
enough to repress their sighs. say that
they suffer more than those who cry out
under every lash. A hardened drynkard
said that in resisting his feelings he had
deranged his vision to such an extent that
he had ever afterward seen the skeleton
of dead man near him, grinning some
times in his face. But he feared neither
man nor fiend; he probably died insane.
A young man of education and rather
delicate build. who was frequently flogged
for drunkenness, said that when under
the lash he felt as if liquid iron were
poured down the marrow of his back
bone. Yet he would get drunk every
time he had chance.
In the Gloucester. when shaking out q
reef of the nlaintopsail. q point became
foul, in consequence Of which the sail
was torn. A man named Morris Murphy
was held responsible. and the captain
swore a terrible oath that he would fog
him within an inch Of his life. Though
Murphy was one of the strongest men in
the ship and rs brave as he was strong,
a man who never turned his back upon
an enemy, yet the captains threat threw
him into nervous fever, which ended
in death. Thrice he was supported to
the grating. and each time the surgeon
said he was not fit to endure punishment.
and before the fourth tiogging day came
round hc had passed to his rest and his
body had been committed to the deep.
was in the habit of writing his letters,
and when the ship arrived in England in
formed his mother of his death and
directed her how to obtain his wages.
OF course. the cause of his death was not
stated. His mother resided in Passage
Of Waterford. Ireland. In that same
ship some four or five men who had
slipped ashore without leave at Chatham
Were flogged the day she was paid off.
There was story current in the ship
that the captain, when a young man,
had fogged nearly every man in a
frigate's ship company. His barge's
crew bound themselves by oath to give
him a touch of the cat when paid off.
They waylaid him outside Of Portsmouth
in company with his wife and daughter
in a carriage. And while some took care
of the coachman and gagged the women,
the others tied him to a tree and flogged
him almost to the point of death. He
had 4 nervous twitching of the shoulders
while in command of the Gloucester, and
this was the way the sailors accounted
for it.-Boston Commercial Bulletin.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-19
Annual sale and supper.

The ladies OF the Second Presbyterian
church hare made elaborate Preparations
for the annual sale of fancy articles and a
delicious supper. which will be held on
Tuesday afternoon and evening. November
2ad
The fancy articles will comprise the or
uam-ntal as well rs the, useful, and from
the preparations made. will attract great
attention. The sale of fancy articles will
commence at = p. m., Tuesday, in the
church parlors.
The supper will he served from the fol-
lowing bill of fare: OysterS-raw. escal-
loped and fried Chicken salad. cold ham.
tongue. cream siaw. bread and rolls, pickles
amh olives. celery. cranberry sauce. coffee,
&c cream and cake.
For Thanksgiving dinner. orders will be
taken for mince meat. plum pudding and
fruit cake pre- AIRED by the ladies Of the
church. These delcacies for the Thanks
giving table are of the rarest quality.
A promiuen, feature of the afternoon
and evening will be an ''att gallery" which
will embrace collections from the ''Old mas
tiers" and others. All connoissrurs in art
will be delighted with the collection.
Owing to sickness. the French rnark't
contemplated has been Of neces-
sity abandoned.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-19
The TattershaiI system.

Springfield to the front once more, W.
are to have a District Telegraph System
differing in maly respects from that Of an,
other city. A new and thoroughly reliable
cail-box has been designed especially fol
Springfield. Mr.. Tattershali. of the Dis
trict Telegraph Company. has visited otheI
cities with view TO perfecting our OWL
system. and as a result of his investixa
tiOns. has had csil-box made embracing
the latest Improvements. The new boxes
are TO be placed in residences. stores,
Offices, etc, and by means of them you can
instantly call a messenger, your physician.
and any kind Of vehicle you may name,
such rs your buggy, carriage, coupe. bag.
Gagewagon. dray. grocery wagon. Erie.
United States. Adams OF American express
wagon. etc. The doctor call'' is especially
servicable in SUNNI mpning your doctor with
out loss of time and just when it is neces-
sary to save time Any family having one
of these boxes In their house, can send .
signal to the District Telegraph office for
their doctor: the doctor is at once notified
and the family so informed by III -ssenger.
For further information call at As South
Limestone street.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-19

What do you think of that?" he eX.
clamied as he gazed at il half fondly, halt
proudly and looked from one to the other
of the friends who were by this time bend
ing over his chair. Don; that look a.
though it stood for real person? Can't
you imagine a monogram on the reverse
side? Why l can almost detect faint
fragrance OF some delicious perfume which
seems to linger upon every object some
women touch;" his eyes lighted with EN-
thusiasm as he laid down the pen. This
was refiec cd in the faces Of his friends.
but one Of a less sentimental mold then
said:
But how about the others? Psrcival's
letter to Nina releasing her. for instance"
Here 1t Is, he said, quickly taking up
the pen and writing in finer and appar-
entity more feminine hand.